Tips for Effective Practice
Wednesday 29th January 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
As a vocalist dedicated to your craft, you spend valuable time practicing to improve. You want to use your practice time wisely, and this session can help you accomplish your goals! I will describe the current state of research regarding practice strategies and provide practical applications for vocalists.
For example, your thought patterns impact your motivation to practice and the choices you make while practicing. I will describe examples of these thought patterns and self-regulatory strategies to change your mindset. We will discuss external influences on practice habits and strategies for ameliorating negative influences. I will describe differences in the practice habits of novice and expert musicians so that you can model your own practice sessions on what experts do.
One such difference between experts and novices is the use of practice strategies. We will discuss types of practice strategies and which strategies can be used to address specific musical problems. Throughout the workshop, I will draw connections to specific issues that vocalists face and how to address during practice sessions. For those who teach in either private or group settings, I will provide strategies for teaching one’s students to practice effectively. I will also set aside time for questions regarding specific issues.
🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
🎥 Recording automatically sent to all who book (even if you cannot attend live)
▶️ Rewatch as many times as you like
📜 Certificate of attendance available
Nancy Summitt
Nancy Summitt taught K-12 music for 7 years prior to obtaining her Ph.D from the University of Memphis, and has held past professorships at the University of Tennessee at Martin and DePauw University.
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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